Artificial Intelligence

PhocusWire’s in-depth coverage of generative AI including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and other solutions and how they are being used across the travel industry.

Gen AI is transforming the travel industry by enabling new levels of automation, personalization and decision-making. From AI-powered chat interfaces to dynamic content creation and predictive analytics, PhocusWire explores the growing influence of generative and agentic AI in travel—and what it means for suppliers, intermediaries, and travelers alike.

How AI tools are reshaping travel and tourism operations

Our coverage tracks how travel companies are implementing AI across customer service, marketing, product development, and internal workflows. Whether it's conversational commerce, itinerary generation, or fraud detection, generative AI is unlocking new operational efficiencies and guest experiences throughout the industry.

 

Amadeus reports Q3 revenue gains across air IT, hospitality and distribution
News / Finance
Amadeus reports Q3 revenue gains across air IT, hospitality and distribution
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2026
President and CEO Luis Maroto said the performance demonstrated the company’s “resilience” and said Amadeus entered Q4 on track to deliver its 2026 outlook. Read More
Airbnb targets first-half 2027 for AI agent launch
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Airbnb targets first-half 2027 for AI agent launch
By Cathy Walsh | November 5, 2026
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky narrowed the timeline for the company's AI agent rollout as third-quarter revenue and bookings growth accelerated. Read More
Sabre CEO says full offer-order migration 'unlikely' by 2030
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Sabre CEO says full offer-order migration 'unlikely' by 2030
By Abby Crotty | November 5, 2026
Kurt Ekert told analysts Sabre is seeing "significant demand" for its modular Mosaic solution, largely from the offer side. Read More
Booking's Lola gets flight booking capabilities, $100M planned investment
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Booking's Lola gets flight booking capabilities, $100M planned investment
By Abby Crotty | November 5, 2026
In addition to flight-booking capabilities, travelers can now integrate their Google calendar and Gmail accounts. Read More
Inside the PayPal-Sabre-Mindtrip playbook for agentic travel booking
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Inside the PayPal-Sabre-Mindtrip playbook for agentic travel booking
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2026
PayPal's Nixon Dinh and Sabre's Brad Johnson discuss the technology, infrastructure and trust requirements behind their agentic travel booking collaboration with Mindtrip and what other travel companies... Read More
Expedia Group testing OpenAI ad products as agentic partnership economics take shape
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Expedia Group testing OpenAI ad products as agentic partnership economics take shape
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2026
CEO Ariane Gorin said the online travel giant is willing to accept the potential of lower returns as it tests AI features. Read More
AI claims processing ranks last as a booking confidence driver
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AI claims processing ranks last as a booking confidence driver
By Phocuswright Research | November 4, 2026
Phocuswright research asked travelers in 10 markets what would most boost their confidence to book, and a guaranteed full refund ranked as the top driver. Read More
Booking Holdings puts numbers behind AI assistant performance
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Booking Holdings puts numbers behind AI assistant performance
By Cathy Walsh | November 3, 2026
The travel giant shared conversion metrics from its Priceline and Agoda AI assistants and reported a Q3 revenue decline tied to a potential FTC complaint. Read More
Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant
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Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2026
The AI assistant also uses Gemini to pull content from Google Maps when users search for restaurants and points of interest. Read More
3 themes shaping the next phase of AI in travel marketing
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3 themes shaping the next phase of AI in travel marketing
By C.A. Clark - Miles Partnership | November 3, 2026
C.A. Clark, Miles Partnership's VP of AI, says AI requires travel brands to be curious and take an honest look at the value they provide. Read More
FTC orders airlines, ride-hailing companies to detail pricing methodology
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FTC orders airlines, ride-hailing companies to detail pricing methodology
By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | November 2, 2026
The agency is examining how companies use personal data and algorithms to personalize prices and services for individual consumers. Read More
Meta's Muse launches in Singapore
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Meta's Muse launches in Singapore
By WIT | November 2, 2026
Trip.com, Agoda, Klook and Grab are among the personal AI agent’s early adopters. Read More
Startup Stage: Aiva wants to help hotels turn guest insights into revenue
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Startup Stage: Aiva wants to help hotels turn guest insights into revenue
By Cathy Walsh | November 2, 2026
The startup uses AI agents to connect guest preferences with hotel services and operations, aiming to increase ancillary revenue while reducing manual work. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
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Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2026
We asked the 2026 cohort of Hot 25 Travel Startups to share their top three highlights from this year and their priorities going into 2027. Read More
How travel brands can turn customer data into moments that matter
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How travel brands can turn customer data into moments that matter
By Michelle Bruno | October 30, 2026
Travel brands have more customer data than ever, but fragmented systems often prevent them from using it to deliver timely, personalized experiences that improve customer satisfaction and drive revenue. Read More